Sponsors

Many sponsors help make the Festival a reality. We thank them for their very generous support.

TITLE SPONSOR

FESTIVAL SIGNS A NEW THREE YEAR TITLE SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH TIM HORTONS! The Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is pleased to announce a new three-year agreement naming Tim Hortons as the festival’s title sponsor through 2018.

The three years covered in the agreement are each going to be very special for their own unique reasons. 2016 is the 10th anniversary of Tim Hortons support of the Festival, first as the sponsor of the Children’s Area before becoming its Title Sponsor. The 23rd Annual Edition will be held from June 23-26, 2016 at Mooney’s Bay Park, Ottawa. The agreement also includes the 2017 Edition when the Festival will be helping to commemorate Canada’s 150th celebration and 2018 which will be the Festival’s 25th Anniversary! Read more...

DIAMOND SPONSOR

PRESENTING RADIO STATION

ODBF AND LIVE 88.5 TEAM UP TO PRESENT A FESTIVAL OF CAN’T MISS FREE SUMMER MUSIC! The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival announced a new partnership which names Live 88.5as an official presenting radio station of the festival. Live 88.5 will deliver premium coverage including on-site updates, artist music, concert information, festival events, contests and more!

Artistic Director Antony Cooper says “We are excited to partner with Live 88.5, their energy and passion will be an excellent addition to the festival...” LiVE 88.5 Program Director Dan Youngs adds "We're really thrilled to be partnering with one of the best and most unique festivals in Ottawa. The Dragon Boat festival is a world class event, environmentally aware and has a tradition of bringing amazing musical acts to the city. We're extremely proud to be involved." Read more...

RIDEAU CARLETON RACEWAY CASINO HILLSIDE STAGE

The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival returns June 21 to 24, 2018 for its 25th Anniversary. Highlighting this milestone are free concerts from Sam Roberts Band (21st), Broken Social Scene (22nd), Wintersleep and Hollerado (23rd), and Matt Mays (24th) all playing at Mooney's Bay on the Rideau Carleton Raceway Casino Hillside Stage.

OFFICIAL BEER, COOLER & CIDER PROVIDER

DRAGONS NEED DRINKS TOO! Things Couldn't Get Cooler With Waterloo And Seagram Partnering With The Festival For The Next 3 Years!

The Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival announced an exciting partnership with Brick Brewing Co. Limited and its Waterloo Brewing Co. and Seagram brands as the official beer, cooler and cider provider of the festival. The sponsorship grants Waterloo Brewing Co. and Seagram exclusive rights in the beer, ready to drink cooler and cider categories everywhere alcohol is sold throughout the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival for the next three years. Read more...

GOLD SPONSORS

THE EMBASSY OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA IN CANADA SENDS BEST WISHES! The Dragon Boat Tradition, which originated in China over 2000 years ago, is now going global and full of vigor today. Spectacular for both participants and spectators alike, the Dragon Boat Race is a much loved cultural and sport event that reflects the spirit of competitiveness, inclusiveness, sportsmanship and team work... Read More.

FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2018 PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EMBASSY OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA IN CANADA! The Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival announces a partnership with The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Canada reflecting the ongoing history and relationship between our two Nations, and more importantly, our capitals... Read More.